Medical Surgical Patient Care Assistant II
About The Position
We are seeking a Medical Surgical PCA II. A Med Surg PCA II will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg PCA II, will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Shift’s Available: Days (7am-7pm) Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 12 Hour Shifts Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits If you have recently earned your (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.) License and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply. Entry-Level are welcome to apply!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preffered
- Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
- Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
- Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
- Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
- Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
- Assist in transporting patients within the hospital
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
